LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a shocking turn of events, a State of Origin star has been revealed as the sacrificial lamb in the Knights' $2 million clean out bombshell.
The Rugby League world was sent reeling on Monday night as news broke that Newcastle is facing a salary cap crisis heading into the 2025 season, forcing them to make some tough decisions about their roster.
Recruitment maestro Peter O'Sullivan has been tasked with the unenviable job of cutting costs and balancing the books for the upcoming season.
According to News Corp's Brent Read, O'Sullivan will be targeting some of the club's top earners to make the necessary cuts.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Rugby League community, it has been revealed that Daniel Saifiti will be the first casualty of the Knights' financial woes.
As the dust settles on this bombshell, it's clear that no player is safe as the club looks to navigate its way out of troubled waters.
As the saying goes, in Rugby League, it's survival of the fittest.
And in this high-pressure environment, only the strongest will prevail.
Stay tuned as the drama unfolds and the Knights face their biggest challenge yet.